RIVER WALK

Fall kick-off week continues with the biggest county fair in South Texas, a River Walk restaurant and fall vibes!

A viral TikTok recently showed someone illegally swimming in the San Antonio River Walk.

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Joe Jones, 33, is also known as the “Texas Bushman.” He has more than 2.1 million followers on TikTok and his pranks have been liked by 27.6 million people. He’s also been seen on YouTube and other social media platforms.

San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for a man accused of stabbing two teenagers on the River Walk following a fight.

San Antonio police are investigating after responding to a scene where a 65-year-old man was found dead on the River Walk on Wednesday, August 17.

A man was killed and another man was arrested following an altercation along the River Walk late Wednesday night, according to police.

A development node would allow Fulcrum Development to exceed the current building height limits by 50% east of the Pearl.

The River Walk in downtown San Antonio is home to a new pizza restaurant and wine bar.

Giant lanterns will light up the San Antonio River Walk on select dates August and September for the Ford Parade of Lanterns.

The River Walk was the only sight in the Lone Star State to make the list.

Whether you’re a San Antonio native or an out-of-towner, the River Walk is one of the must-see attractions in the Alamo City.

Opinion: Many in the downtown community say there has been an inadequate response from city staff, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Council.

On Saturday, at 5:30 a.m., officers responded near the intersection of Crockett and Navarro Streets for a stabbing.

An argument took a dangerous turn after a homeless man stabbed two teens near the River Walk early Saturday, according to San Antonio police.

Recent violent incidents at the San Antonio River Walk have sparked concerns as tourists and locals visit during summer vacation.

Local chef and consultant Teddy Liang told the Current that the new eats showcase 'island flavors.'

Dinner on the San Antonio River Walk took a turn for the worse when staff and a customer got into a brawl over the bill.

SAPD said the suspect attacked the staff.

Hops and Hounds plans to open a new location along the River Walk.

The River Walk has gained a new eatery called Sugar Factory, which serves over-the-top desserts and dishes like the 24K Gold Burger for $150. (Yes, it’s a burger that’s covered in edible gold.)

The annual Fiesta Noche del Rio, the city’s longest-running outdoor musical revue, will host a performance Saturday night at the Arneson River Theater.

On Saturday at 11 a.m. is the Armed Forces River Parade, a free patriotic parade dedicated to the men and women who serve in all branches of the military.

A stroll along the city’s iconic waterfront trail taps into its history and ecological value

The event on Saturday, July 2 features an array of floats dedicated to people in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The new site, located along the Museum Reach of the River Walk, will include a dog park and a coffee shop.

The unidentified male was pronounced dead at the scene after firefighters couldn't find any vital signs.

A man’s body was pulled from the San Antonio River along the River Walk on Monday morning, according to police.

General admission tickets are $50 per person and include one sangria. VIP tickets are $100 and include all-you-can-drink sangria, a reserved table and a gift bag, among other perks.

The inaugural river parade will feature over 17 Pride-themed floats.

The land offering came about after CPS Energy, which had initially planned to donate much of the property, changed course.

A new building along the San Antonio River Walk is celebrating a major milestone.

This year’s Pride Month will feature the first-ever Bud Light Pride River Parade by Visit San Antonio on June 18. Maggie Thompson, director of River Walk operations, joined this episode of the South Texas Pride Q&A series to discuss more about the parade and what visitors can expect.

The Stella Artois Drift and Dine cruise is back at the San Antonio River Walk after being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands flocked to the banks of the San Antonio River to see more than 50 barges participate in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade on Monday.

Bud Light said it felt bad for his fans and wanted to give them a reason to celebrate.

River shuttles returned this month after a two-year hiatus, more than a year and a half after the popular River Walk barge cruises resumed.

Downtown business is back at pre-pandemic levels, but the service industry staffing still isn’t.

There was a sea of people in downtown San Antonio and on the River Walk for St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities Saturday. It’s a sight that hasn’t been seen in two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inflation could make vacations more expensive. So how will that affect one of San Antonio's biggest industries -- tourism?

St. Patty's Day is a great excuse to celebrate.

The City of San Antonio has unveiled the 16-foot “Stargazer (Citlali)” sculpture in the heart of the River Walk.

Parkour hits the San Antonio River Walk.

It's not just Valentine's Day for the Abbotts.

Cleaning crews dredged up creepy dolls, armored catfish, rental scooters, and a staggering quantity of chairs.

We asked the KSAT team what odd items have been found during the routine draining and cleaning of the San Antonio River.

The River Walk is transforming.

If you have been to the San Antonio River Walk this week, you might have noticed a big change as the river has been drained for both cleaning and minor construction.

View a list of some of the events going on in San Antonio and the surrounding areas in January.

From the winter storm and the Astroworld tragedy to new Texas laws and trash diving in the River Walk, these are the stories y’all read most this year.

The event started on December 3.

By: Santino Casanova Photo by Irina Iriser on Pexels.com Downtown San Antonio is filled with fun activities for families and friends year-round, but during the month of November and December it is especially exciting with colorful Christmas lights hanging from the trees and buildings downtown. Starting from November 12th, 2021, the River Walk lights up…

Adam says he’s a bit nervous about the idea of rappelling 21 stories down the Thompson Hotel on the River Walk on Friday’s KSAT 12 News at 5 p.m.

If you’re looking for the best place to see holiday lights in all of Texas, look no further than the San Antonio River Walk.

Billy Calzada, Staff / Billy CalzadaResidents of San Antonio may feel a bit wistful when dreaming about our downtown holiday light display (especially when recalling the quiet glow of the River Walk's incandescent pre-LED bulb era). Whatever era of bulb is your preference, the display has never ceased to dazzle. Unsurprising to nostalgic residents, the San Antonio River Walk has topped Yelp's 2021 list of the the Top 20 Places to See Holiday Lights in Texas.

Although Thanksgiving is just around the corner, Christmas preparations are officially underway in San Antonio.

Looking for a place to bask in holiday lights? The River Walk and UIW are among several area locations offering a merry time.

Brooks on Wednesday celebrated the completion of a $2 million project that connects the Greenline Park in the community to the Mission Reach and River Walk.

The River Walk will look different this week, and that’s because the city is going to drain it for routine maintenance.

Preparations are underway for the draining.

It may be chilly outside, but the Texas Cavaliers heated things up on Thursday morning with details about the 2022 Fiesta event.

The lights will be turned on before the holiday river parade.

The famous San Antonio River Walk holiday lights will make an early return for the 2021 season.

Thursday is being declared an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area.

Wednesday is being declared an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area.

Saturday is an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area.

KSAT’s David Elder has embarked on an adventure called “Texas Eats,” an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app.

A 50-year-old man is dead after two suspects confronted him on the River Walk and pushed him into the San Antonio River, according to police.

The remnants of a category 1 hurricane in 1921 caused death and destruction in San Antonio, but they also helped push for change.

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YouTube diving sensation Brandon Jordan says he was near death after a battle with COVID-19 that landed him in the hospital.

The COVID-19 risk level that fell to the green zone of “low” in the months after the vaccine rollout has now increased to “severe.”And it’s listed as “worsening.”

Though vaccinations are increasing throughout Bexar County, COVID-19 cases continue to persist in the community.

The sights and sounds of San Antonio came alive at the Arneson River Theater on Saturday for a production that has entertained guests at the River Walk for 64 years.

Giant lanterns will light up the River Walk on select dates August and September for the Ford Parade of Lanterns.

KSAT’s David Elder has embarked on an adventure called “Texas Eats,” an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app.

The office building and garage at 146 Navarro St. will be transformed into Class A office space with a River Walk restaurant.

Nearly 60 deaths were added to the state's official winter storm death toll in the latest update released on July 13.

San Antonio bars and eateries received more than $120 million in Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, according to a comprehensive database released last week by the...

You can’t beat these San Antonio bars, hotels, and restaurants for water views and hospitality.

The Institute of Texan Cultures will chart a course for its future beginning with input from the San Antonio community.

This man is probably now immune to COVID-19

The Canopy by Hilton hotel is helping transform an unremarkable city block on the River Walk into something that's attracting attention.

Look, don’t touch.

It’s almost that special time of the year. The leprechauns are readying themselves to creep out in San Antonio and bars are preparing to drop green food coloring in their brews. RELATED: Brit Sisters plan new St.Patrick's Day rally following release of Britney Spears docThis year's River Walk parade and festival have been canceled again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the San Antonio River will once again be turned green for three days starting March 14. Those who want to watch the dyeing of the river will be able to for free along the entire 2 and a half mile downtown portion of the River Walk. Eco-friendly green dye has been used to dye the River Walk a rich green since 1968.

San Antonio police on Thursday fished a firearm out of the San Antonio River in the downtown River Walk area. According to police, the gun was used in a shooting at a nearby Whataburger earlier this month. At around 9 p.m. Dec. 4., SAPD bike control officers near the 400 block of E. Commerce street said they heard multiple gunshots coming from the fast food chain's downtown location and then witnessed a male, later identified as 18-year-old Pedro Ortega, running from the scene. Witnesses told police Ortega had a gun.

A popular YouTuber from Florida was able to swim in the River Walk portion of the San Antonio River for three to five minutes before officials ordered him to get out, according to a video posted on Brandon Jordan's channel last month. City officials also asked Jordan to fill out paperwork to film on the River Walk, according to the video. Jordan plans to petition the City of San Antonio to allow him to dive into the river. It is not clear what day he was in San Antonio, but the video was uploaded Nov. 7. Watch the video of Jordan's San Antonio adventure below:Priscilla Aguirre is a general assignment reporter for MySA.com | priscilla.aguirre@express-news.net | @CillaAguirre

click image Instagram /starsandgarterssaLongtime River Walk boozery the Esquire Tavern will celebrate 87 years in business Saturday, December 5, with live music by the Dirty River Jazz Band and a performance by Stars and Garters Burlesque.The performance will honor longtime Stars and Garters member S.T. Shimi, who died Wednesday night when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Blanco Road. The troupe will donate 100% of their tips to the family of Shimi, who performed under the name Black Orchid. "[The Esquire's Repeal Day show] was one of her favorite parties/performances of each year, and pandemic be damned — she wanted to do it," according to a post on the troupe's Instagram . "The anniversary of Prohibition's repeal coincides with the birth of the long-running tavern.

ShutterstockSan Antonio's River Walk may be a source of tourist revenue and civic pride, but TikTok user @ismilly.mils isn't impressed with how many of its visitors refuse to mask up during the pandemic. "Texans don't seem too concerned with COVID,” she wrote in a TikTok video shaming the lack of face coverings along the beloved downtown attraction. @ismilly.mils uploaded her video Thursday, and Twitter account @SanAntonioProbz shared the clip to its 13,000 followers the following day. “I work downtown on Houston Street and hardly anyone is out wearing masks. Babies in strollers no masks, geriatric nightmares not wearing masks, hipster pukes not wearing masks.

click to enlarge Ben Olivo / San Antonio HeronThis River Walk property at Aubrey Street and East César E. Chávez Boulevard was recently purchased by H-E-B. H-E-B has purchased a swath of vacant land along the River Walk as part of a robust effort to grow its downtown presence. “This is part of our continued and future investment in downtown San Antonio,” she said. In 2014, H-E-B announced that it would embark on a $100 million expansion of the headquarters that would bring in about 1,600 additional employees by 2030, roughly doubling the workforce there, according to the San Antonio Express-News. The San Antonio Heron is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to informing its readers about the changes to downtown and the surrounding communities.

click to enlarge CourtesyThe Cradle of Life — a refreshing gin and cucumber tipple — is a new bar offering at The Esquire Tavern. After a lengthy closure amid the pandemic, River Walk fixture the Esquire Tavern will fling the doors open again Friday with new leadership, new menu items and new COVID-19-fighting upgrades.“We’ve hopefully put the time we’ve been closed to good use,” owner Chris Hill said in a release. Some of Pena’s former Esquire creations will also return, including the Mas Chingoni, a tequila and mezcal concoction.The kitchen at the Esquire Tavern has also undergone a leadership change following the departure of longtime Executive Chef Brooke Smith last summer Chef de Cuisine Emilio Baez and Executive Chef Joseph Perez will oversee the reopened kitchen. Perez previously served as sous chef at Downstairs at The Esquire, which focused on charcuterie and oysters.In addition to tried-and-true favorites such as the Big Red empanada and Esquire bologna melt, the Tavern's new menu will include a pork schnitzel and a fried seafood platter, which will include beer-battered cod, gulf shrimp and more.The Esquire Tavern will reopen at 75% capacity and will follow state and local COVID-19 safety guidelines. It will operate Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until "late-ish" and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-midnight.

click to enlarge Twitter / @curbedchicagoHanging a banner on the River Walk may have gotten more visibility pre-COVID-19, but a couple of progressive groups still hope the gesture sends San Antonio voters a message about U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.Progress Texas and San Antonio's Indivisible chapter hung a banner Friday evening calling out the three-term Republican incumbent for his part in rushing through the Senate confirmation of conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett days before the November election.Previously, Cornyn balked at holding a hearing for Merrick Garland, whom President Obama nominated to the court months before the 2016 election. "Cornyn, along with his fellow Senate Republicans, rushed Barrett’s confirmation process and voted to confirm a justice who’s hostile to our rights," Progress Texas said in a tweet showing off the Rive Walk banner. "All the while, they could’ve been working to pass COVID relief for millions of struggling Americans. "Cornyn is running against Democrat MJ Hegar, a decorated Air Force helicopter pilot, in a contest that's turning out to be the toughest and priciest reelection fight of his political career.

click image Instagram / adventureityFor the first time in 30 years, kayaking is allowed on the business district portion of San Antonio's River Walk, MySA reports Arguably the most photographed section of the famed River Walk, the business district is home to the hotels and restaurants that pepper the banks with brightly colored umbrellas and glowing patio lights. Previously off-limits to kayak enthusiasts, interested paddlers can now cruise the section on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings through the month of October.Go Rio Cruises, which operates the tourist boats that typically have reign over the waterway, are starting barge tours later than usual for the month, giving kayakers the hours between 8 a.m. and noon to paddle to their hearts' content.Through Mission Adventure Tours, adventurers can drop $50 to launch a rented kayak, complete with paddles and life jacket, for the two-hour, four-mile unguided route. Avid paddlers can bring their own kayak and life vest for a launch fee of $15, according to thereport.Tour reservations are available through the San Antonio River Walk Association website

For the first time in 30 years, kayaking will be allowed through the River Walk's scenic business district, where countless postcards and San Antonio snapshots have taken place. Kayaking on other extensions of the San Antonio River, like the King William District and Mission Reach, has been a popular activity, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED: I kayaked on the San Antonio River in the King William Historic District, here's what you need to know"This is a whole new route, a whole new ball game," said San Antonio River Walk Association Executive Director Maggie Thompson. Thompson said the city suggested the idea of kayaking on River Walk proper as a way to generate revenue. Those interested in taking advantage of the rare opportunity can book their tour on The San Antonio River Walk Association website.

On its website Tuesday, the San Antonio River Walk Association announced that the Ford Holiday River Parade, originally scheduled for Nov. 27 will not happen in 2020. FIND OUT FIRST: Get San Antonio breaking news directly to your inbox"Santa and Mrs. Claus are heartbroken along with us that our beloved Ford Holiday River Parade has been canceled for 2020. The river parade is known to kick off the lighting of the River Walk and ring in the Christmas season for San Antonio. Many of the River Walk restaurants also participate by offering dinner deals for guests. Other events are still scheduled for the holiday season, including the Ford Holiday Boat Caroling from Dec. 3 to Dec. 22, the Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias from Dec. 4 and Dec. 6 and the Holiday Lights on the River starting the day after Thanksgiving.

SAPD: Woman hospitalized after random stabbing on River WalkOne woman was hospitalized after a random stabbing on River Walk Sunday morning, San Antonio police said. The photo is a file photo of the River Walk. One woman was hospitalized after a random stabbing on River Walk Sunday morning, San Antonio police said. The photo is a file photo of the River Walk. Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close SAPD: Woman hospitalized after random stabbing on River Walk 1 / 1 Back to GallerySan Antonio police are searching for a man in connection with a stabbing on the River Walk early Sunday morning.

Shootings, fights and stabbings among incidents SAPD responded to this past weekendLocal law enforcement has been kept busy this week as a string of violent crimes and shooting plagued the San Antonio-area. While there was only one fatal incident, several people were sent to the hospital, including one SAPD officer. Below are some of the calls SAPD responded to this past weekend. Saturday:2 p.m.: Two people were shot near the 200 block of Marmok Avenue, police said. An SAPD officer was injured after he was in a physical altercation with a man who was allegedly threatening two men in a food truck, police said.

Texas tops 1,000 new cases for third straight dayA waiter serves a group dinning at a restaurant that reopen at the River Walk in San Antonio, Friday, May 1, 2020. Texas' stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic have expired and Texas Gov. Texas' stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic have expired and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ... more Photo: Eric Gay, AP Photo: Eric Gay, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Texas tops 1,000 new cases for third straight day 1 / 3 Back to GalleryAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas hit a third straight day of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases Saturday as the state charged into its first weekend of re-opening the economy with residents allowed to go back to malls, restaurants, movie theaters and retail stores in limited numbers. State health officials reported 1,293 new cases, the second-highest single-day infection rate, marking the first time the Texas has recorded more than 1,000 three days in a row.

SAPD: Man hospitalized after he was stabbed on the River WalkPolice are searching for the person responsible for a stabbing on the River Walk on Tuesday. Police are searching for the person responsible for a stabbing on the River Walk on Tuesday. Photo: JJ Trevino Photo: JJ Trevino Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close SAPD: Man hospitalized after he was stabbed on the River Walk 1 / 3 Back to GalleryPolice are searching for the person responsible for a stabbing on the River Walk on Tuesday. He told police he was stabbed by someone next to the river but managed to get away and walk up to the street level where he was found, officials at the scene said. FIND OUT FIRST: Get San Antonio breaking news directly to your inboxThe man was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Like Venice, San Antonio's River Walk is running clear during coronavirus shutdownsTwitter user @rdrunner, or Ulises, is familiar with what the San Antonio River usually looks like because it's his usual jogging trail. less Twitter user @rdrunner, or Ulises, is familiar with what the San Antonio River usually looks like because it's his usual jogging trail. His Wednesday morning visit, exempt in the stay at home orders, stopped ... more Photo: Courtesy, @rdrunner_ Photo: Courtesy, @rdrunner_ Image 1 of / 83 Caption Close Like Venice, San Antonio's River Walk is running clear during coronavirus shutdowns 1 / 83 Back to GallerySan Antonio's River Walk, often dubbed the Venice of Texas, is similar to the famous Italian city's canals in another way both are clear while residents and tourists self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. Twitter user @rdrunner, or Ulises, whose normal jogging trail is along the San Antonio River was stopped in his tracks by what he saw during his run Wednesday. RELATED: Photos capture an 'eerie' but 'beautiful' downtown San Antonio during coronavirus pandemicThe environmental sciences staff for the San Antonio River Authority says the clarity can be attributed to the suspension of river barge traffic, which stirs up sediment.